Black Ink Crew New York: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Black Ink Crew New York Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Cease is 50
Aug 14, 2019 · 60 min
Cease makes Puma a partner at 113th only to have his decision be questioned during his 40th birthday celebration; Bae struggles to keep her marriage together; Sky confronts her son
De-Wigged
Aug 21, 2019 · 60 min
Young Bae's marriage reaches a new low, Walt's new girlfriend turns out to have old beef with Donna, and Ceaser and Sky both experience parenting challenges.
Tinkerbell Just Escaped Jail
Aug 28, 2019 · 60 min
Kit's mom passes away in D.C. and the news rocks the shop; Donna and Walt duke it out over Jessica; Puma hires new girl London; Bae thinks Puma's motives are shady.
Chop Suey Out the Booty
Sep 11, 2019 · 60 min
In an effort to support Miss Kitty, Ceaser and the crew head down to Memphis, Tenn., so she can reconnect with her mother's roots; Krystal confronts Donna about her behavior during
Black Ink Blues
Sep 18, 2019 · 60 min
The crew continues their stay in Memphis to pay their respects to Kitty's mom. London decides to throw a house party to promote the brand down south. Walt prepares to take his rela
Moneymakers, Bootyshakers and Dealbreakers
Sep 25, 2019 · 60 min
Teddy questions Ceaser's rapid business expansion into Brooklyn, Sky returns to sort out all the HR drama in the shop, and Walt and Jess reach a breaking point.
Peanut Butter in Your Timbs
Oct 2, 2019 · 60 min
Tati freaks over a surprise drug test, Kitty is wary of Ceaser's plan to move up the Brooklyn shop opening, and Rok's ex rolls up on the shop with her side of the story.
Big Daddy Got Back
Oct 9, 2019 · 60 min
Rumors about Ceaser's arrest jeopardize his relationship with the city council, Sky tries to make Bagel a doggie influencer, and Donna pressures Alex to commit.
Nice Day For A Shotgun Wedding
Oct 16, 2019 · 60 min
Ceaser makes a decision about the Brooklyn shop, Young Bae's mother visits, Sky plans a doggie photoshoot, and Donna takes a bold approach to get Alex's attention.
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
Oct 23, 2019 · 60 min
The crew races to open the Brooklyn shop in just a few days, Walt meets Jessica's son, Teddy shares disheartening family news, and Mike gets his paternity test results.
Jaw Dropped
Oct 30, 2019 · 60 min
Tati tries keeping her new workplace romance on the DL, Alex makes a big decision about his future, and Ceaser's ex unveils her new jaw at the opening of the Brooklyn shop.
Basic and Predictable
Nov 6, 2019 · 60 min
Sky receives disappointing news, Walt furthers his comedy career, Puma urges a reconciliation between two former friends, and a celebration takes an unexpected turn.
Fake Slim Shady
Nov 13, 2019 · 60 min
As the crew follows Walt's comedy tour to Cleveland, Donna introduces Alex to her family, and Sky tries to ease tensions between Tati and Ted, and Ceaser and Miss Kitty.
Lawyer Up!
Nov 20, 2019 · 60 min
Walt kicks off his comedy tour in Cleveland, Kitty threatens to sue Ceaser for wrongful termination, and Alex tries to make a good impression on Donna's father.
Black Ink Prom
Nov 27, 2019 · 60 min
When Sky announces a Black Ink Prom, the competition for who will be King and Queen gets fierce. Q works with Crystal to get Ceaser back. One of Donna’s tattoo clients sends a thre
The Problem with Torture Is Everybody Confesses
Feb 26, 2020 · 60 min
Sassy returns to help organize the shop, Des is alarmed when his mom Sky goes missing, and Ceaser takes extreme actions to recover his painting and get the crew back in line.
You're Not Being Nice, Apprent-Nice
Mar 4, 2020 · 60 min
The crew reacts to news of Sky's suspension, Ceaser organizes a voter drive for Councilman Robert E. Cornegy Jr., and Donna gets emotional with Young Bae about her demotion.
Dogs Are More Loyal Than Kits
Mar 11, 2020 · 60 min
Jessica and groomzilla Walt clash over wedding plans, Ceaser decides to hit Ryan where it hurts, and Bae's attempt to start dating again leads her to an unexpected connection.
Mr. Robinson If You're Nasty
Mar 18, 2020 · 60 min
The news of Sky's suspension rocks the crew, while Donna can't accept her apprentice demotion. Ceaser gets political and organizes a voter drive while Q faces a reckoning when his
My Name Is Earl
Mar 25, 2020 · 60 min
Ceaser and his crew clash with Ryan, Kitty and 9MAG during a convention in Philadelphia, Jess has second thoughts about marrying Walt, and Bae has one last talk with her dad.
Moving Too Funny for Me
Apr 1, 2020 · 60 min
Ceaser makes a bold business move designed to put Ryan in his place, Donna tells Alex about hooking up with Tati, and shocking news threatens the 113th shop's existence.
Black Ink Matters
Apr 8, 2020 · 60 min
Kitty returns to New York City and provides support to Walt, Ceaser fights to save the shop after the landlord jacks up the rent, and Donna's relationship with Tati changes.
Niko's Going to Have a Cousin?
Apr 15, 2020 · 60 min
Walt and Jess plan a destination wedding, Ceaser stresses about the shop's future, Ted tries to keep his love life private, and the crew plans a surprise for Walt.
Ka Mate
Apr 22, 2020 · 60 min
In Hawaii for Walt and Jess's wedding, Ceaser rents a mansion, Tati reveals a secret about Walt, Donna slips up, and the crew tries to force a truce between Ceaser and Rich.